Japanese Skin Care Routine

Skin care routine is huge in Japan. Across the water from Korea, where skin care is also an obsession, its easy to see why. As you wander around Tokyo there are countless drugstores, all advertising tax-free shopping and huge department stores filled with amazing products. You could get lost in a world of creams, potions and lotions, I did.

The Japanese routine is not too dissimilar to the Korean one, it has many steps but is a little more streamlined. I gave it a go, not buying everything at once, because who can really afford that!But adding things gradually in and trying them out.

I have to say I love the process, it feels like I am investing in myself and taking the time to treat myself right. The products are great, I haven’t tried a bad one yet. So here it is, my rundown of the skin care routine and my favourite/recommended products…

Evening Skin Care Routine

Oil cleanse to remove all make up. I love DHC Cleansing Oil, massaging it into your skin feels so luxurious. It’s olive oil based and removes all make up.

Cream cleanse Senka Shiseido Perfect Whip is a classic choice and gentle on the skin. It works best if you foam it up in your hands first before applying it to your face.

Exfoliate I like a chemical exfoliant (huge Pixi Glow fan here) but they are not as popular in Japan. The DHC powder is winging its way to me as I write. The reviews are good and I like the idea of trying an enzyme exfoliator. I will update you, when I’ve tried it!

Eye CreamSANA Nameraka Wrinkle Eye Cream is a drugstore product that I really love. I did a lot of research into eye creams whilst in Japan and this came up as the best budget product. Soy milk and retinol derivatives help to smooth the eye area, it also feels lovely on the skin.

Face Roller I use the beautiful rose quartz one below but there are also jade versions and stones that look odd but when you see in use make sense. This has really helped my face. It’s less puffy and looks different, since using this roller.

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Skin Care Routine Daytime

Cleanse I just wash with warm water and pat dry. You can use a micellar cleanser if you prefer.

Eye cream I use theSANA Nameraka Wrinkle Eye Cream in the day too. I like a product that can be used for multiple things and I feel this can. It absorbs well so doesn’t feel too heavy on the skin for the daytime.